Leeds Sanctuary would love to welcome you to a Blue Christmas service on Tuesday 10 December at 5.30pm.
We recognise that for many people, Christmas creates complicated emotions. It can be a very exciting time with opportunities for much joy, but it can also enhance feelings of grief, anxiety and loneliness. Mass celebration at a time when many are unable to celebrate, perhaps due to poverty or war, can also raise feelings of guilt, and holding these emotions together can be overwhelming and exhausting.
Our Blue Christmas service will be an opportunity to acknowledge and reflect on these emotions through quiet moments, prayer and creativity, with a capella music provided by The Vessel Collective.
Doors will open at 5.15pm, and the service will run from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. We’ll be serving wine, hot drinks and mince pies at the end.
Leeds Sanctuary was borne out of the Methodist Church. While this service will be rooted in this Methodist Christian heritage, we do welcome people of all faiths or none, and would love to welcome you.
The venue for the Service will be Mill Hill Chapel, City Square, Leeds, LS1 5EB.
If you’d like to come, no ticket is required but you can help us plan our catering by registering your interest here.
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Most of our Team are qualified Mental Health First Aiders, and if you would appreciate a conversation after the service, please do approach Emily, Emma or Sam. Revd Tim Nicholls, who will be leading the service, is the Universities Chaplain and will also be available for a conversation.
We will be taking photos at this event which may be used both digitally and in print for marketing and information purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let one of our Team know on the day.